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Republic of Congo's president says he will run for reelection, possibly extending decades-long rule 02/05/2026 01:23pm • BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) ��� Republic of Congo's President Denis Sassou N'guesso announced Thursday that he will run in the March 15 presidential election, possibly extending his decades-long hold on power in the Central African country. The 82-year-old Sassou N'guesso made the announceme Companies can now claim 'no artificial colors' if they add plant-based color to food 02/05/2026 01:22pm • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors. The agency announced Thursday that food labels may claim to have ���no artificial colors��� when they are free of petroleum-based dyes, even when they contai Nigeria sets up new military operation after deadly attack, while abducted Christians return home 02/05/2026 01:19pm • LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) ��� The Nigerian government has announced a military operation to tackle Islamic militants following the killing of scores of people, likely all Muslims. Meanwhile, about 180 Christians who were abducted elsewhere last month have been released. Local officials said 162 people wer Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests 02/05/2026 01:19pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� During the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts worried that disruptions to cancer diagnosis and treatment would cost lives. A new study suggests they were right. The federally funded study published Thursday by the medical journal JAMA Oncology is being called the first t The Olympics arrive with the US a favorite, rekindling fond memories of 1980's 'Miracle on Ice' 02/05/2026 01:18pm • From the coffee shops and bars to the local grocery stores, the neighbors know all about Mike Eruzione, Buzz Schneider and John Harrington for their roles in one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports. They are long since retired, now more focused on their golf games than their legacies. Bu Vance says the Olympics are 'one of the few things' that unite Americans 02/05/2026 01:16pm • MILAN (AP) ��� U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Milan with his family Thursday, telling U.S. athletes competing in the Milan Cortina Winter Games that the competition ���is one of the few things that unites the entire country" before taking his family to see a hockey game. It's the first stop United States , Czech Republic 02/05/2026 01:15pm • United States , Czech Republic First Period_1. United States, Alex Carpenter (Megan Keller, Laila Edwards), 15:55. Penalties_Dominika Laskova, Czech Republic (illegal check to the head or neck), 15:24. Second Period_2. United States, Joy Dunne (Tessa Janecke), 23:13. 3. United States, Hayley Scamurr Explosion in illegal coal mine kills at least 18 workers in India's Meghalaya state 02/05/2026 01:01pm • GUWAHATI, India (AP) ��� An explosion ripped through an illegal coal mine in India���s northeastern state of Meghalaya on Thursday, killing at least 18 workers and injuring another, authorities said. Police officer Vikash Kumar said rescue teams recovered 18 bodies from the site of the explosion in At Olympics, anti-doping watchdog WADA rejects audit demand and calls on US to pay its overdue fees 02/05/2026 12:58pm • MILAN (AP) ��� The World Anti-Doping Agency called on the United States to pay its overdue membership fees Thursday and rejected Washington's bipartisan demand to submit to an independent audit. The U.S. has long sought more transparency from WADA, which has been criticized for its handling of polit Chalkboard Promo Code WTOP: Get $100 Bonus for NBA, Super Bowl Picks 02/05/2026 12:50pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Use the Chalkboard promo code WTOP to redeem a bonus for NBA and Super Bowl picks. 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Register here to activate a discount before the Seahawks v Qatar Masters Scores 02/05/2026 12:40pm • Thursday At Doha Golf Club Doha, Qatar Purse: $3.2 million Yardage: 7,508; Par: 72 First Round Suspended due to darkness Qatar Masters Par Scores 02/05/2026 12:40pm • Thursday At Doha Golf Club Doha, Qatar Purse: $3.2 million Yardage: 7,508; Par: 72 First Round Suspended due to darkness Senior dog rescued from DC trash chute 02/05/2026 12:34pm • A senior dog named "Apple" ran around a Rockville, Maryland, home full of joy, playing with her ���Lambchop��� chew toy. She was in a different situation a week ago, when animal control officials in D.C. rescued her from�� a trash chute at a downtown apartment. ���It was clear that she was